Loudspeaker prayers ended in West Virginia (October 25, 2018)

In August, FFRF contacted a West Virginia school district regarding a report that the high school in Logan County was broadcasting a Christian prayer over the loudspeaker prior to a football game.

ā€œThe prayers at district football games are inappropriate and unconstitutional,ā€ FFRF Patrick Oā€™Reiley Legal Fellow Chris Line wrote in his letter. ā€œNot only is the district endorsing these prayers by allotting time for them at the start of games, but it is also providing the prayer-giver with the public address system needed to impose these prayers on all students and community members at the games.ā€

FFRF received notice that loudspeaker prayers have ceased at the football games. Later, subsequent violations were reported in the district and FFRF is pursuing these issues.

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